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JQ972 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Jetstar Airways flight JQ972 from Melbourne to Perth (MEL-PER): Flight JQ972 has safely landed at Perth Airport (PER) 08:24 (local time), about 6m early.
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
MEL-PER

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 13m early
Melbourne(MEL)
07:57
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 11
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 10m
Perth(PER)
08:17
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 11
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
44
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
--
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 6m early
Melbourne(MEL)
07:49
Scheduled: 07:20, Nov 12
Melbourne Airport T4
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 10m
Perth(PER)
08:24
Scheduled: 08:30, Nov 12
Perth Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
49
Arrival Gate
4
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

JQ708
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Hobart (HBA) Melbourne (MEL)
Scheduled: 18:15
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26m late
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JQ972 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the JQ972 flight from Melbourne to Perth on 11/12/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
53 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
87 %
Late on average
18 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
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Flight History for JQ972

Trip.com historical records show that the last JQ972 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from MEL at approximately 07:57. This flight is expected to arrrive in PER at 08:17.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Nov 6 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N -- -- Canceled
Sat, Nov 7 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 07:38 08:20 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) 321 12:55 13:46 Arrived
Mon, Nov 9 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 07:34 08:17 Arrived
Tue, Nov 10 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 07:38 08:21 Arrived
Wed, Nov 11 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 07:57 08:17 Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Melbourne (MEL) Perth (PER) A21N 07:49 08:24 Arrived

JQ972 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of JQ972 is 53% (Late on average 45 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 18 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53 %
Late on average 45 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
53 %
30 mins late
33 %
60 mins late
3 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87 %
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
50 %
On time
37 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
10 %
Cancelled
1 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight jq972?

    Flight jq972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 08:24 (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq972 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 08:24; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight jq972 is scheduled to depart at 07:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 07:49, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 12, 2026).
  • Flight jq972 is scheduled to arrive at 08:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 08:24. Status is Arrived as of Nov 12, 2026.
  • For flight jq972, the departure terminal is T4 and the boarding gate is 49. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight jq972 is operated by Jetstar Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight jq972 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If jq972 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 12, 2026). Contact Jetstar Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight jq972 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 07:49; actual arrival 08:24.
  • Flight jq972 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Melbourne 11:24 | Perth 08:24

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